State Accountant: Management Accountant (Projects)

About this post

The Department of Higher Education and Training is looking for a State Accountant: Management Accountant (Projects) in Head Office. It is a permanent post on salary level 7, paying R338 106 – R398 277 per annum , Plus benefits.

What you need

The official advert asks for:

• Matric or equivalent plus a recognized National Diploma in Cost management Accounting/Project Management / Financial Management Degree or equivalent qualification. 2-3 years’ experience in project management environment.
• Valid Driver’s License will be an added advantage.
• Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of project management and budgeting.
• Coordination of meetings.
• PSET and CET Act.
• Public Service prescripts and DHET Policies.
• Industrial operation.
• Identification of opportunities in the market and Labour Market.
• Opportunity linkages with industries.
• Skills: Excellent Communication (oral and written)
• Networking
• Negotiation
• Research
• Interpersonal
• Planning
• Organising
• Computer
• … and 2 more points in the official advert.

What you’ll do

• Conduct project related costing investigations and compile project budget and cash.
• Control Project Accounts.
• Prepare costing tables for project.
• Provide support in the management project budget and cash flow sheet.
• Analyze project expenditure against project budget and project milestones.
• Receive, evaluate and process request for procurement of consumables/goods of projects.
• Provide support in the management of funding Grant for projects.
• Monitor the in-time availability of funds as per MOU/SLA.
• Match data to different ledger accounts and verify account postings.
• Provide support in the processing of stipends.
• Reconciliation of project income and expenditure.
• Monitor and assist in project expenditure, SLA, Income, Invoicing, Reporting, Close-out reports.
• Human resource planning and management of project team.
• Identifying potential partners and networks to benefit and support exiting students.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation for WILL and WBE.
• Project time management.

Tips before you apply

• Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
• Quote the reference number EMC1/27/26 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
• Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
• Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.